Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Bumper Fascia & Outer Support (Pontiac)

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Align the rear bumper fascia to the rear bumper fascia outer support.
Align the rear bumper fascia outer retainer to the body.

Fig 2: Rear Bumper Fascia Outer Retainer (Pontiac)
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the palnut to the rear bumper fascia outer retainer.
Tighten

Tighten the palnut to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the push-in retainers to the upper and lower rear bumper fascia.

Fig 3: Push-In Retainers Upper/Lower Rear Bumper Fascia (Pontiac)
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Install the screws at the right and left wheel well to the rear bumper fascia.
Tighten

Tighten the rear bumper fascia wheel well screws to 3 N.m (26 lb in).
Install the rear bumper fascia reflectors. Refer to Fascia Reflector Replacement - Rear Bumper .

Fig 4: Installing Rear Bumper Fascia Reflectors (Pontiac)
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Close the lift gate.